Dieting

Dieting for weight loss is a major preoccupation of health-conscious Americans. Many also go on a reducing diet to improve the look of their physique.

The most effective way to lose weight is to take in fewer calories than you use up. Often this can be accomplished by eating less and exercising more.

The Greeks often share small plates of food called meze,” having just a bite of meat along with low-cal, healthy Greek staples like fresh seafood, slowly digested carbs (beans, eggplant, or whole-grain breads), and small portions of olives and nuts. [1]

The quest to lose weight without "dieting" has fueled sales of diet books into the billions of dollars and spawned an entire industry.